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Ministry of Power
FACT SHEET: DELHI POWER SUPPLY POSITION
The maximum demand of Delhi was 4160 MW  and 89 MU  on 14 Oct 21. As per the information received from Delhi DISCOMs, there was no outage on account of power shortage, as the required amount of power was supplied to them. The Energy offered by NTPC and DVC Stations in Million Units  to Delhi DISCOMs is as given below:
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DISCOM
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NTPC/ DVC
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Entitlement as per allocation
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Energy Offered
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Energy Drawn by DISCOM
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Ratio of Drawn/ Offered
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BYPL
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NTPC Coal
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10.72
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8.63
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8.61
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99.67%
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DVC
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4.71
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4.61
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4.56
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98.91%
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NTPC Gas
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1.23
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0.88
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0.07
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7.80%
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BRPL
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NTPC Coal
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21.0
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18.8
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18.8
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99.74%
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DVC
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3.8
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3.8
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3.8
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99.84%
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NTPC Gas
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2.14
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1.52
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0.11
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7.53%
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TPDDL
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NTPC Coal
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18.96
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12.73
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12.30
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96.59%
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DVC
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2.66
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2.66
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2.57
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96.93%
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NTPC Gas
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1.49
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1.06
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0.52
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49.27%
In addition to above, the Delhi DISCOMs have allocation of 756 MW from Dadri Stage-I and have been offered 9.5 MU on 14th October 2021. However, NIL power was drawn by the DISCOMs.
The power supply position to Delhi to during last two weeks is as given below:
Delhi Power Supply Position during Last 2 Weeks
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Date
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Energy Reqirement / Availability
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Peak Demand / Peak Met 
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Energy Requirement
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Energy Availability
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Surplus / Deficit 
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Peak Demand
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Peak Met
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Surplus / Deficit 
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MU
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MU
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MU
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%
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MW
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MW
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MW
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%
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29-Sep-2021
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109.7
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109.7
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0.0
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0.0
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5,118
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5,118
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0
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0.0
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30-Sep-2021
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110.6
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110.6
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0.0
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0.0
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5,174
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5,174
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0
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0.0
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01-Oct-2021
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111.5
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111.5
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0.0
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0.0
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5,150
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5,150
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0
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0.0
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02-Oct-2021
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97.9
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97.9
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0.0
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0.0
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4,993
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4,993
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0
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0.0
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03-Oct-2021
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101.6
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101.6
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0.0
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0.0
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5,053
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5,053
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0
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0.0
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04-Oct-2021
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111.0
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111.0
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0.0
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0.0
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5,328
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5,328
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|
0
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|
0.0
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05-Oct-2021
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112.4
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112.4
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0.0
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|
0.0
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5,349
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5,349
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|
0
|
|
0.0
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06-Oct-2021
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111.0
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|
111.0
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|
0.0
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|
0.0
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5,189
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5,189
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|
0
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|
0.0
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07-Oct-2021
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107.0
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107.0
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0.0
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0.0
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4,979
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4,979
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|
0
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|
0.0
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08-Oct-2021
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|
103.8
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103.8
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0.0
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|
0.0
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4,839
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|
4,839
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|
0
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|
0.0
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09-Oct-2021
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96.9
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96.9
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|
0.0
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0.0
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4,569
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4,569
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|
0
|
|
0.0
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10-Oct-2021
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|
96.2
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|
96.2
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0.0
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0.0
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4,536
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4,536
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|
0
|
|
0.0
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11-Oct-2021
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|
101.1
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101.9
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0.0
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|
0.0
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4,683
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4,683
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|
0
|
|
0.0
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12-Oct-2021
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|
101.5
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101.5
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|
0.0
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|
0.0
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4,707
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|
4,707
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|
0
|
|
0.0
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13-Oct-2021
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95.4
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95.4
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|
0.0
|
|
0.0
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|
4,382
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4,382
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|
0
|
|
0.0
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14-Oct-2021
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89.0
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|
89.0
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|
0.0
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|
0.0
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4,160
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4,160
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0
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0.0
Ministry of Science & Technology
Indo-Thai workshop on stellar variability & star formation at ARIES helps strengthen collaborations
Two joint bilateral programmes for joint research in the area of Astronomy and Astrophysics sanctioned
Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences , Nainital, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology , organized a one-day Indo-Thai workshop on ‘Investigating the Stellar Variability and Star Formation’to strengthen ongoing collaboration and expand the Indo-Thai cooperation from stellar sources to other areas of astronomy and astrophysics such as extra-galactic astronomy and instrumentation.
The workshop deliberated on various topics such as stellar variability, star formation, stellar abundance, transient events, and instrumentation with 14 talks by the scientists and students of both the countries. About 60 participants from the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand , Nanjing University China, Indian Institute of Astrophysics , Kumaun University, Nainital, and ARIES, attended this international conference.
In his welcome address Dr. Santosh Joshi, the convener of the workshop, stressed on the importance of Indo-Thai collaboration in science and technology and invited the astronomers from India and Thailand for cooperation in space science and instrumentation. Dr. Joshi also presented a glimpse of the ongoing and planned activities under the Indo-Thai collaboration.
The guest speaker Prof. Ram Sagar, the former director of ARIES, summarized the importance of bilateral programme supported by the funding agencies of both the countries. The Chief Guest of the event, Prof. H. C. Chandola, head department of Physics, Kumaun University inaugurated the function and spoke about the history of ARIES and NARIT, Thailand, and similarity of the Indian and Thai cultures that brings the researchers of both the countries closer. The summary of the workshop and concluding remarks was given by Dr. David Mkrtichian, senior researcher of NARIT, Thailand.
To setup the cooperation in the fields of Science and Technology, DST and Ministry of Science & Technology of the Kingdom of Thailand sanctioned two joint bilateral programmes for joint research in the area of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Indian astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics , Bangalore and ARIES, Nainital in coordination with Thai astronomers from NARIT, Thailand are simulating the research in the area of the space and atmospheric science using the observational facilities available in both the countries.
The workshop also discussed how collaborations and joint ventures help in exchanging the knowledge of the investigators involved in the projects and gives the opportunity to train the young researchers as well.
Special Service and Features
Regional Workshop for the South Zone on PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan on March 10-11, 2023 at Kochi
Kochi: March 9, 2023
A Regional Workshop for the South Zone on PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan  is being organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on March 10-11, 2023, at Le Meridien in Kochi. The two-day Workshop will see the participation of senior government officials from various central ministries and departments. Representatives of the governments of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu will also participate in the Workshop.
Day One of the Workshop will feature discussions on infrastructure and social sector planning, demonstration of the adoption of PM Gati Shakti with a holistic approach, and demonstration of best practices by States/UTs, followed by a presentation of Unified Logistics Interface Platform  to showcase the different components of logistics.
Day 2 of the Workshop will feature a presentation on the salient features of the National Logistics Policy and Comprehensive Logistics Action Plan, along with discussions on formulation, implementation and monitoring of State Logistics Policies to create sustainable cities. The day’s programme will also include a site visit to Kochi Port to study Port Connectivity and Coastal projects.
The Regional Workshop in Kochi is the second among the five regional workshops being planned across the country. The first regional workshop was held in Goa on February 20, 2023. They are being organized by DPIIT in partnership with States/UTs and aim at bringing about more vigor and building synergy with all the stakeholders of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan . The regional workshops are also focusing on strengthening the institutional mechanism of State Technical Support Units  for integrated planning. Identifying common challenges and issues in adoption and implementation of PM GatiShakti NMP and discussions on roadmaps for adoption of PM GatiShakti for planning at the district level are also key focus areas.
All 36 States/UTs have constituted an Empowered Group of Secretaries , Network Planning Group , and Technical Support Unit  for integrated planning and project implementation of the PM GatiShakti NMP.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid homage to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary at the Rajghat today.
He posted a picture of himself on X, with its caption reading:
"Earlier this morning, paid homage to Gandhi Ji at Rajghat."
Ministry of Mines
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Zimbabwe for cooperation in the field of geology, mining and mineral resources
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Zimbabwe for cooperation in the field of geology, mining and mineral resources. The MoU was signed on 3rd November 2018 at Harare, Zimbabwe.
Salient features:
The objectives of the MoU are, exchange of information on resources, laws and policy, organization of seminars to exchange views on development strategies, encouragement of transfer of technologies between the Parties, promotion of value addition and opportunities for investment in the mining sector. These provisions, will enable taking up of activities like documentation, dissemination and would serve the objective of innovation.
Benefits:
The MoU will provide an institutional mechanism between India and Zimbabwe for cooperation in the identified fields.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
The Management Information System  portal for Anganwadi Services Training Programme launched by WCD Ministry today
Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Shri Rakesh Srivastava launched the Management Information System  portal for Anganwadi Services Training Programme in New Delhi today. The Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with National Informatics Centre , has developed a Management Information System  portal for submitting applications/estimates by NGOs for carrying out Anganwadi Services  Training through AWTCs/MLTCs. The first phase of the portal will enable NGOs to submit proposal to the respective States/UTs. They, in turn, process the proposals and recommend requirement of funds for running the Programme in the States/UTs. The Central government would further examine the proposal and release the funds. It will ensure that funds are released timely and reach the beneficiaries for training purpose. The URL is http://icds-trg.nic.in
The Anganwadi Services Training Programme under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services  Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and the overall administration, management and monitoring of the implementation of the Scheme are being done by the respective State Government/UT Administration. The training provided to the Anganwadi Workers /Anganwadi Helpers  and the Supervisors at the Anganwadi Workers Training Centres /Middle Level Training Centres  is a part of the Anganwadi Services. AWTCs/MLTCs are run either by the respective State Governments/Union Territory Administrations or by NGOs under the supervision of respective State Governments/UT Administrations. The Government of India releases funds to the State Governments/UT Administrations for implementation of the Scheme.
As per the directions of the NITI Aayog, NGOs/VOs are required to get themselves registered with the NGO-PS portal and they must have PAN & Aadhaar of members/office bearers of NGOs/VOs duly verified. The unique ID generated by NGO-PS portal on successful sign-up by them with the NGO-PS portal, is mandatory requirement when the NGOs/VOs approach the Central/State Government for grants.
In September, 2017, the Ministry finalized the Comprehensive Training Guidelines for AWTCs and MLTCs and e-Learning Manual for smooth functioning and operation of training centres in various States and UTs.
Ministry of Culture
Activities of Ministry of Culture help generate indirect employment for people associated with Indian Art, Literature and Culture: Sh. G. Kishan Reddy
The mandate of the Ministry of Culture is preservation & conservation of cultural heritage, protection, development & promotion of literature, music, dance, visual arts and drama. However, the activities carried out through various organizations under the Ministry generate indirect employment for a large number of people associated with Indian Art, Literature and Culture. There are several academic, fellowships, scholarships and training programmes organized by the autonomous bodies of the Ministry of Culture which help the artists to find an employment in their field of expertise.
Centre for Cultural Resources and Training , another autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, is running a scholarship scheme called “Award of Scholarships to Young Artistes  in different cultural fields ”.
Kalakshetra Foundation  has a unit named Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts where training is imparted in the different classical art forms of South India like Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music and fine arts. This helps students to establish themselves in the respective fields.
Lalit Kala Akademi provides scholarships to 40 young artists every year. All these academic programs help the youth to find employment in their area of interest. Government of India organizes several programs to promote women in the field of art, culture and literature. Women are engaged as writers, translators and resource persons in various events.
The preservation of ancient and medieval literature of the country in Indian languages attracts the youth of the country. This is evident in the academic programs on ancient and medieval literature of Kalakshetra Foundation, wherein the youth are enrolled.
Sahitya Akademi carries a number of programs for youth and confers several awards to promote literature, local dialects among the young generation. Some of the awards are: Sahitya Akademi Award, Yuva Puruskar, Bal Sahitya Puruskar, Translation Prize, and Bhasha Samman. Sahitya Akademi also runs programs titled, Yuva Sahiti & Avishkar, to encourage young writers writing in different Indian languages. The Akademi offers travel grants to young writers for traveling to other states to get acquainted with literary ambience of another language. These programs attract youth in large numbers.
This information was given by Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur to inaugurate the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur will inaugurate the valedictory session of E-Khel Pathshala organised by SAI LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports at 9.30 AM tomorrow  . e-Khel Pathshala is a standardised level based training program with a state-of-the-art online platform for all Physical Education Teachers/ Coaches and athletes at the grassroots level . It is organized in association with Union Ministry of Education, Khelo India and Fit India. The aim of the e-Khel Pathshala is to make sports-related knowledge accessible to all corners of the country, regardless of geographical constraints . It consists of professionally designed curriculum developed in consultation with national sports federations, eminent coaches, athletes, and experts. The e-Khel Pathshala also has provision for assessment and certification of the users. The SAI e-Khel Pathshala has trained 5,000 students in 40 sessions over a period of 41 days
Link :https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86109871926
(Zoom Id: 861 0987 1926
Ministry of Finance
CCI approves acquisition of Global Content Alpha Partners Holdco Pte. Ltd. by Starnmeer B.V.
The Competition Commission of India  approves the acquisition of Global Content Alpha Partners Holdco Pte. Ltd.  by Starnmeer B.V.  under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002.
Starnmeer, a recently incorporated entity, is ultimately owned and controlled by funds comprising the Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VII, a fund affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia Pte. Ltd. . BPEA is an international private equity firm with a focus on private equity investments in Asia. BPEA and its affiliates currently inter alia hold investments in various entities that are engaged in the provision of Information Technology  and IT enabled services  in India .
GCAPH is engaged in the provision of services within the IT & ITeS sector services) and caters to customers that are engaged in the communications, media, and services sector and the education sector. In India, GCAPH is present through its subsidiaries namely, LearningMate Solutions Private Limited, SPI Technologies India Private Limited, Scope e-Knowledge Center Private Limited, and Scientific Publishing Services Private Limited.
The Proposed Combination, notified under Sections 5 of the Competition Act, 2002, concerns the proposed acquisition of up to the entire issued share capital of GCAPH from its existing shareholders.
A detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Engineering Goods exports register a stupendous growth of 54% and jump to USD 81.8 Billion during April-December 2021 as compared to USD 52.9 Billion during same period in the previous year 
With the sector already logging USD 81.8 Billion in the first three Quarters of FY2021-22, the sector is set to significantly surpass USD 76.62 Billion overall exports in the last Financial Year despite Covid19 pandemic
India’s top five export destinations for Engineering Goods are: USA , China , UAE , Italy  & Germany 
The impressive growth in Engineering Goods exports in recent years has largely been due to the Zero duty Export Promotion Capital Goods  scheme
Engineering Goods sector constitutes the largest, more than 27%, share of India’s total exports basket
Exports of Engineering Goods jumped to USD 81.8 Billion during April-December 2021  as compared to USD 52.9 Billion during same period in the previous year , registering a stupendous growth of 54%. Engineering Goods sector constitutes the largest, more than 27%, share of India’s total exports basket during the period.
As compared to April-December 2019 , exports of Engineering Goods registered a growth of 37% while this represents a growth of 49% compared to April-December 2014 .
In the month of December, 2021, exports of Engineering Goods touched USD 9.79 Billion, registering a growth of 38.41% over $7.07 Bn logged in December 2020.
The overall exports of Engineering Goods in the last Financial Year  was USD 76.62 Billion, and with the sector already logging USD 81.8 Billion in the first three Quarters of FY2021-22, the sector is set to scale further record highs despite the impact of the Covid19 pandemic since January, 2020.
India’s top five export destinations for the Engineering Goods sector in April-November 2021  are: USA , China , UAE , Italy  & Germany .
The impressive growth in Engineering Goods exports in recent years has largely been due to the Zero duty Export Promotion Capital Goods  scheme of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and forms part of the Foreign Trade Policy  of Government of India. The present Policy which came into force on 1st April, 2015, was for 5 years with validity upto 31st March, 2020. In order to provide policy stability during the pandemic period, FTP 2015-20 was extended for the year 2021-22 i.e. up to 31st March 2022.
The scheme allows import of capital goods for pre-production, production and post-production  at zero Customs duty, subject to an export obligation equivalent to 6 times of duty saved on capital goods imported under EPCG scheme, to be fulfilled in 6 years reckoned from Authorization issue-date .
The Engineering Goods sector comprises of metal products, industrial machinery and equipment, automobiles and its components, transport equipment, bicycles, medical devices and renewable equipment.
Special Service and Features
India to develop and build first indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessel
Kochi: April 30, 2022
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has decided to develop and build the first indigenous Hydrogen Fuelled Electric Vessels at Cochin Shipyard Limited, kick-starting the efforts of the country towards green shipping. At the Workshop on Green Shipping organised by the Ministry jointly with Cochin Shipyard Limited  and The Energy and Resources Institute, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways unveiled the Government’s plan for building Hydrogen Fuelled Electric Vessels keeping pace with the Global Maritime Green Transitions. The move is part of India’s transformative efforts on the innovative and new technology front on green energy, sustainable cost-effective alternate fuel front.
 called Fuel Cell Electric Vessel  is expected to cost around Rs. 17.50 crores of which 75% would be funded by the India Government.
The development of Hydrogen Fuelled Electric Vessels is expected to augment the efforts of the nation in achieving the Prime Minister’s ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2070 and also in complying with the standards set by International Maritime Organization  that envisages a reduction in carbon intensity of international shipping by at least 40% by 2030 and progressively to 70% by 2050.
The Green Shipping In India – 2022 workshop was held today in Kochi . Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Dr Sanjeev Ranjan – Secretary, MoPSW, Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog, Dr Vibha Dhavan, Director General, TERI, and Shri Madhu S Nair, CMD, CSL and several other dignitaries took part in the session.
Prime Minister's Office
PM's statement to media on the demise of Shri Kalyan Singh
PM Modi pays his last respects to Shri Kalyan Singh
Kalyan Singh Ji…a leader who always worked for Jan Kalyan and will always be admired across India: PM
This is a moment of grief for all of us. Kalyan Singh ji's parents named him Kalyan Singh. He lived his life in such a way that he lived up to the name given by his parents. He devoted his entire life for the welfare of people and he made it the mantra of his life. He dedicated himself to the BharatiyaJanata Party, Bharatiya Jana Sangh, and towards a bright future of the country.
Kalyan Singh ji’s name had become synonymous with trust across India. He was a committed decision maker and was always striving for the welfare of the people throughout his life. He became an inspiration to others in whatever responsibility he was given, whether as an MLA, or in the government or as a Governor. He became the symbol of faith for the masses.
The nation has lost a valued personality and an able leader. We should make efforts to compensate for his loss by following his ideals and fulfilling his dreams. I pray to Lord Rama to bless his soul and give strength to his family to bear this loss. May Lord Rama give strength to all those grieving, and who believe in his values, ideals and the culture and tradition of India.
DISCLAIMER: This is theapproximate translation of PM’s statement. Original statement was delivered inHindi.